Car Makers Nissan, Dongfeng
Will Build Factory in China

Nissan Motor Co. and a Chinese partner will spend $362 million on an engine plant in southern China to help the Japanese car maker sidestep hefty import tariffs on auto parts.

Nissan and China's Dongfeng Automotive Investment said they expect the plant they build in the town of Guangzhou to start production by early 2006. Their joint venture, Dongfeng Motor Co., will run the plant, the companies said.